What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Stanstead Abbotts?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at St Margarets (Herts) via London Paddington and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

The distance between Cardiff and Stanstead Abbotts is 170 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts train from?

Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £650 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts train arrive?

Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts?

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Where can I stay near Stanstead Abbotts?

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Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to St Margarets (Herts)London Liverpool Street - Hertford East
3h 10m
£54–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
5h 4m
£17–39
Drive 169.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts169.8 mi
3h 3m
£43–62
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
7h 12m
£238–629

Cardiff to Stanstead Abbotts by train and foot

193Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Stanstead Abbotts, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to St Margarets (Herts) via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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